Leadership

Training and Education

Chair: Terry Placek and Millie Thompson

PDI

Chair: Debra Del Mar

Outreach and Publicity

Chair: Wayne Whiten and Jeff Norris

Audit

Early Careerist Program

Mr. Ed Gardiner

President Elect - Vacant

Julian Bogan

Secretary Elect

Ms. Rebecca Evertsz- Treasurer

Rebecca Evertsz serves as a Staff Accountant for the Office of the Under Secretary of War (Comptroller) in the Department of War (DoW), where she has established herself through several distinctive roles. She led critical initiatives in General Property, Plant and Equipment (PP&E) and Lease accounting policies. Her expertise has been instrumental in shaping federal financial standards, notably through her significant contributions to FASAB's guidance and standards related to PP&E and Leases. In her role as Contracting Officer Representative, she oversees SSAE-18 audits, ensuring compliance and maintaining rigorous audit standards. Additionally, she serves as the Resource Manager for the DoW DCFO Office, where she strategically oversees budget allocation and spending plan implementation to optimize financial operations.

With over 17 years of distinguished experience spanning Auditing, Contracting, and Accounting within both the Department of War and the Department of Transportation, Rebecca brings a comprehensive understanding of federal financial operations. She is a Certified Public Accountant, has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, and a Master in Business Administration degree with a concentration in Information Systems Management. Her unique combination of technical expertise, policy development experience, and strategic financial management continues to drive excellence in federal financial operations.

Ms. Lynne Smith  - Deputy Treasurer

COL Torin Hamilton - Army Secretary

COL Torin K. Hamilton, a native of Seneca, South Carolina is in his 27^th year of service in the Army. He is an Iraq and Afghanistan combat veteran currently serving as the Comptroller, Office of the Chief Army Reserve (OCAR) at Ft Belvoir, VA. Responsible as the Appropriation Sponsor for the budgeting, funds control, execution, and accounting functions for over $8.5B within three appropriations, Reserve Personnel, Army (RPA), Operations and Maintenance, Army Reserve (OMAR), and Military Construction, Army Reserve (MCAR). Responsible for the formulation of the Army Reserve budget, preparation and distribution of supporting budget materials, and supporting the presentation and defense of the Army Reserve budget to the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and Congressional stakeholders. COL Hamilton previously served as Deputy Director, Headquarters Department of the Army (HQDA) G-1 Plans and Resources at the Pentagon. There he supervised the G-1 Resource Management Office that program, distributes, and executes an annual portfolio of Operations and Maintenance, Army appropriated funding worth over $719 Million to support the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Manpower & Reserve Affairs and HQDA G-1 missions.

COL Hamilton joined the Simultaneous Membership Program at East Tennessee State University (ETSU) in 1995 and completed Basic Camp at Fort Knox, Kentucky. He commissioned as a Finance Officer in 1998 and received a Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Accounting from ETSU. He also earned a Masters of Business Administration from Webster University in 2003 and a Masters in Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College in 2019.

COL Hamilton’s military education includes Finance Officer Basic Course, Finance Captains Career Course, the Joint Special Operations Command Comptroller Course, Combined Arms Exercise (CAX), Army Comptroller Course, Command and General Staff Officer’s Course, the US Army War College, and Airborne School. He also holds the Certified Defense Financial Management and DoD Financial Management Certification Level III.

Maj Camellia McKinney - Army Assistant Secretary

Raquel Escribano

Navy Vice President

Oga Wheeler

Navy Assistant Secretary 

Oga Wheeler is an accomplished professional currently serving as the Deputy Director of BSO52 at Commander Navy Installation Command. As a senior civilian in this critical role, Oga oversees policy formulation, strategic planning, governance, and business management for Navy shore support across 10 regions and 70 installations globally. With a distinguished career as a senior civilian, Oga has proven herself as a dedicated and strategic leader.

Throughout her career, Oga has been instrumental in shaping the long-term vision for Navy shore support. With responsibilities spanning across continents, Oga ensures that Navy regions and installations operate seamlessly, supporting the fleet, family, and families. She has held various career focused positions, contributing significantly to the development and execution of crucial plans and programs. Her expertise lies in the fields of business management, resource allocation, policy formulation, and strategic planning.

With deep understanding of the intricacies of military operations, Oga demonstrates a remarkable ability to effectively manage resources, navigate complex challenges, and drive operational efficiency. Her strong analytical skills and keen attention to detail makes her a valuable asset to Commander Navy Installation Command.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Oga embodies the core values of the military, including integrity, service, and selfless dedication. She continually inspires and motivates her team to reach new heights of excellence.

Oga Wheeler is a self-motivated individual with exceptional leadership qualities, making her an indispensable part of the Commander Navy Installation Command.

Mitchell Kent 

Marine Vice President

John Stone 

Marine Secretary 

Mr. Carlos Cortez -Air Force Vice President

Juliana Bowling- Air Force Assistant Secretary 

USCG Vice President- Dr. Christina L. Parsons

USCG Assistant Secretary- Vacant  

Ms. Deb Del Mar

Debra S. Del Mar, is Co-Founder of Vanguard Advisors, LLC, a small, woman-owned business based in Northern Virginia. Vanguard Advisors serves an elite group of industry firms who support government objectives of improving performance and readiness in the areas of financial management and business transformation. As managing partner, Ms. Del Mar provides thought-leadership, in-depth experience, and proven business strategies that enable clients to realize impressive growth through the achievement of rapid results, operational effectiveness, and ROI for their government customers. Previously at American Management Systems, Inc. (AMS), Debra’s leader-ship positions included Vice President/General Manager for Defense Financial Solutions and Vice President of Business Strategy for Defense & Intel Division. A member of ASMC since 1985, Ms DelMar has been both the Corporate/Retired Vice President for the ASMC Washington Chapter & the National Capital Region PDI Chair since 2006.

Other professional affiliations include:

• Association of Government Accountants (AGA)
• Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA)
• AFCEA • Women in Technology
• National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA)

She earned an MBA in Science & Technology Innovation from George Washington University and a BS in Chemistry from The College of William and Mary.

Mr. Christian Stockel- Corporate Retired Assistant Secretary 

Mr. Wayne Whiten, MAOM, CFE, CICA, CDFM-A

Mr. Wayne Whiten is an efficient and effective financial manager with 43 years of experience. He served 20 years on active duty in the U. S. Army. Currently, he is a Principal and Project Manager (PM) supporting numerous customers in the Department of Defense, other federal agencies, and the Commercial sector. He is a proven leader, Certified Defense Financial Manager with Acquisition Specialty (CDFM-A), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and Certified Internal Control Auditor (CICA. He is the recipient of the 2011 ASMC Washington Chapter Distinguished Service Award and 2006 & 2022 CALIBRE Distinguished Service Award. Mr. Whiten has a bachelor’s degree in computer science and master’s degree in organizational management. He is a member of: The American Society of Military Comptrollers; The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners and is the past and present Registration Chair for the ASMC Washington Chapter National Capital Region Professional Development Institution.

Mr. MARIO R. BECKLES
DEPUTY COMPTROLLER
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF ARMY RESERVE
FORT BELVOIR, VIRGINIA

Mr. Mario R. Beckles is the Deputy Comptroller, Office of the Chief of Army Reserve from 2016 to present. His previous resource management positions include Budget Analyst/Financial Management Analyst, Army Budget Office, Washington, DC (2012-2016), Budget/Program Analyst Office of the Chief of Army Reserve Comptroller/PA&E Divisions (2007-2012), Deputy Reserve Pay Officer, USAR Pay Center Fort McCoy, WI (2002-2007), Budget Officer US Army Reserve Command G-3/5/7, Fort McPherson, GA (1997-2002), Budget Instructor Officer, Army Reserve Readiness Training Center, Fort McCoy (1994-1997) and Budget Officer, 12th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Arlington Heights, IL. (1990-1994)

Mr. Beckles’ civilian education includes a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee and a Masters’ degree in Management from Webster University. His military education includes the Command and General Staff Officer Course, Defense Strategy Course, Professional Resource Management Course, Professional Military Comptroller School, Combined Arms and Service Staff School, Finance Officer Advanced Course, and the Army Cost Management Certification Course. He also is a Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), a Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM), DoD Financial Management Certification Level 3, and a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.

Dr. Jennifer Miller is a business operations manager for the Defense Health Agency. She is a certified project management professional, certified government financial manager, a certified defense financial manager with acquisition specialty and a member of the American Society of Military Comptroller’s Washington Chapter.

Milford E. Thompson Luncheon Co-Chair

Terry Placek, co-chair of the Training and Education Committee is a lifetime member of ASMC and is active in ASMC activities at both the chapter and national levels. She is a retired Department of the Army civilian with extensive experience and expertise in military and civilian career management, education, training and professional
development.

Jeff Norris is a partner with KPMG LLP. He has over 30 years of experience providing financial audit and advisory services to Department of the Defense, Federal Civilian agencies, and commercial entities. He is a member of American Society of Military Comptrollers and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Daniel Olden is a Partner with KPMG LLP. Mr. Olden has over 27 years of experience in accounting, auditing, and financial management serving Federal departments and agencies. Using technology, Dan seeks to find innovative ways to bring efficiencies to his everyday activities. Dan is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the American Society of Military Comptrollers.

Communications Chair - Whitney Vegara

Deputy Communications Chair- Danielle Von Oehsen